Introduction
"Man s search for meaning is the primary motivation in his
life." " "Viktor Frankl," Man s Search for Meaning"
There is a longing deep within every man s heart to discover
meaning and purpose in life; to lead a life of significance as
opposed to a life of success; to live a life of adventure,
conquest, and victory; to make a difference and leave a positive,
enduring mark on the world. Yet, as Henry David Thoreau observed,
The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. Although Thoreau
penned these words more than a century ago, they still ring true
today. So many men including devoted Christian men wake up one day
and realize they are leading lives of quiet desperation, silently
losing themselves as they strive to meet unrealistic expectations,
overcome mounting work and family pressures, and battle unrelenting
temptations. These challenges can easily sidetrack men, causing
them to lose their spiritual focus. Whether consciously or
unconsciously, many men subsequently spend their time and energy
and resources searching for significance in pursuits and people and
things that can never fully satisfy. Some simply give up on ever
finding lasting meaning and purpose in this world. Others find
themselves somewhere in between. In any case, the result is often
the same: a pervading sense of exhaustion, futility, or
hopelessness. Yet there is a remedy to this cultural epidemic, and
it is found in reclaiming and living out every man s true purpose,
which is found in God alone. As Saint Augustine wrote, Thou hast
made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they
rest in Thee. The apostle Paul expressed it this way: Everything,
absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible . . .
"everything" got started in Christ] and finds its purpose in him
(Colossians 1:16 The Message). "365 Meditations for Men by Men" is
intended to help men focus on their relationship with God and,
consequently, find real meaning and purpose in life. Twelve
different Christian men share their reflections on what it means to
be a man who seeks to follow Christ each and every day. Drawing
upon the lives of men in the Bible as well as their own personal
experiences, the writers present timeless truths and valuable life
lessons that will speak to men of every age and experience. In
addition to offering inspiration and encouragement, they provide
counsel on practical matters such as how to - know God; - get your
priorities in order; - become spiritually fit; - be holy and
righteous; - make a difference; - be equipped; - step up; - take
risks; - stand firm; - serve God wholeheartedly. As you make your
way through the year (whether you start in January or June), you
will be undergirded by a sense of brotherhood an assurance that you
are not alone on this journey. With this confidence, may you boldly
and courageously pursue a full and abundant life in Christ S. D.
Sharpe, editor"
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